Comparing the Four Rulings — Quick Reference

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Comparison table of Nun Sakinah rulings:

| Ruling | Letters | Ghunnah | Shaddah |
|--------|---------|---------|---------|
| Izhar | ء ه ع ح غ خ | No | No |
| Idgham (with) | ي ن م و | Yes (2 counts) | Yes |
| Idgham (without) | ل ر | No | Yes |
| Iqlab | ب | Yes (2 counts) | No |
| Ikhfa | 15 letters | Yes (2 counts) | No |

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Source: Matn Al-Jazariyyah by Ibn Al-Jazari (d. 833H)

Question: Which of the four rulings has neither ghunnah nor shaddah?

Answer: Izhar — the letter is pronounced clearly with no ghunnah and no shaddah